This course is a continuation of Ed Higgins’ oil painting atelier, and is open to any of Ed’s continuing oil painting, sketching, plein air or watercolor students. Others with some experience in oil painting are welcome to join, but please contact the instructor before signing up to see if this atelier style of studio class will be right for you. This term, we will be working alla prima from life. Still Life that is! You are encouraged to choose, set up, and light your own still life, using objects that are meaningful to you. There will be speed painting drills at the beginning of each class to get you warmed up. These will be small 10-15 minute oil sketches on cardboard, canvas panel, or canvas, and will help you learn to mix colors on the fly. At the end of each class we’ll look briefly at an example of still life painting from the history of art. For the last class of the term we’ll hold a final critique event where the group displays and discusses their projects. *No Class: 12/25, 1/1, 2/19. **Special note about art materials: Please do not call our office about materials. Come to the first class with your favorite sketchbook and drawing pencils & pens. Suggested materials will be discussed by the instructor on the first day of classes. Thank you.

This three-hour course is for anyone that goes into someone else’s home to do work, repairs, estimates, sales, nursing, or outside the home contractors. How can you be safe? Learn the basics to access the surroundings, stay safe and protect yourself without using a firearm. Part 3 of a 3-part series but can be taken separately. This is a Zoom class.

Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!

It’s never really possible to have TOO many books, but maybe you don’t have enough shelf space to allow new ones. Drop off your gently loved books for an equal exchange of new gently loved books. Enjoy some hot chocolate. All genres welcome. Leftover books will be donated to a local library.

Learn to play percussion through the fun and engaging art of bucket drumming. This is a fun and accessible way to enjoy making music with others. Participants need to bring a plastic bucket. Written materials provided and we’ll create our own customized sticks during the first session. No prior musical experience is required. Nina Andersen has 30 years of experience facilitating and supporting adults making music at whatever level they can. She is the Founder and Music Director of the Southern Maine New Horizons Band, Music Director of the New England Adult Music Camp and the Associate Conductor of the Harpswell Concert Band. She was also the Music Director of the Maine Pops Concert Band from 1997-2017. This program will run out of Bowdoin College, Gibson Hall, Room 10. *No class: 1/20, 2/17.

Do you go to weddings, family and school reunions or planning a cruise and would like to participate when dancing is offered? Maybe you participated in the past and feel a bit rusty with certain dance moves? How about learning basic foxtrot, waltz, and swing (jitterbug) moves and enjoy getting your groove back. Also dance has additional benefits related to active aging such as improving posture, balance, and cognition. Come with a dance partner or solo. The summer social engagements are right around the corner. See you on the dancefloor. *No Class: 1/20 & 2/17.

American Tango: The Tango came to America in the last century and has been featured in many memorable movies. The dance is smooth, slow and slinky with open positions, fans, and dips. It progresses around the dance floor and uses catlike walks and staccato foot movements. West Coast Swing: This dance consists of six and eight count patterns, which are done in a slot. This dance is usually done to medium tempo swing music, frequently slower than East Coast swing. However, those who achieve a high skill level in this dance can and do dance it to faster tempo music. This dance has no bounce and a very smooth feel. *No Class: 1/20 & 2/17.

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Know the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid in dying if they choose. Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. (No materials/supplies required).